Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Federalsburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Federalsburg Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Federalsburg, MD, covering an area of approximately 57 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Federalsburg Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Federalsburg Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Federalsburg Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#810 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
7%
24%
Black
38%
32%
White
36%
31%
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
30%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Federalsburg Elementary School's ranking?
Federalsburg Elementary School is ranked #810 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Federalsburg Elementary School often compared to?
Federalsburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Denton Elementary School, Greensboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Federalsburg Elementary School?
415 students attend Federalsburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Federalsburg Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Federalsburg Elementary School?
Federalsburg Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Federalsburg Elementary School offer ?
Federalsburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Federalsburg Elementary School part of?
Federalsburg Elementary School is part of Caroline County School District.
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